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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,961.90, 978,775.65 and 548,318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,961.90, 978,775.65 and 548,318.70 is: 824,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,961.90 : 978,775.65 = 548,318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,961.90/978,775.65 = 548,318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,961.90x = 978,775.65 × 548,318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,961.90x = 536,680,991,999.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,680,991,999.66/650,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,443.02

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